Upcoming Performance Schedule
Friday, September 20, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle
San Diego, CA 92111
(Private Performance)
Saturday, May 11, 2019
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VFW Post 1512
6873 Federal Blvd.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(With Ray Poe)
Saturday, December 22, 2018
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VFW Post 1512
6873 Federal Blvd.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(With Ray Poe)
Saturday, December 8, 2018
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VFW Post 1512
6873 Federal Blvd.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(With Ray Poe)
Friday, September 21, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With "Grand River Band")
Saturday, October 28, 2017
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
VFW Post 2082 Lemon Grove
2885 Lemon Grove Ave
Lemon Grove, CA. 91945-2939
(With "Corvettes")
Friday, October 20, 2017
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With "Grand River Band")
 
How can I apologize for failing you like this? There have been many fun gigs from October 2013 until now that never got posted. I have been too busy with projects to keep this page up to date for a very long time, and I don’t work enough yet to pay someone to do the work for me, so I humbly apologize! Here's two gigs for the current month, which is October 2017, and I will make an effort to post new gigs as they arrive. After all, how can you come to the show if I don’t tell you about it? Thanks for being so understanding!
Sunday, October 6, 2013
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With "Grand River Band")
Sunday, October 21, 2012
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With "Grand River Band")
Saturday, December 31, 2011
10:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Orchard Apartments (Private New Yar's EveParty)
4040 Hancock St. San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Canyon Villas (Private New Yar's EveParty)
8282 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Friday, December 2, 2011
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Frederica Manor
Chula Vista, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With the "Code of the West" band)
Friday, October 7, 2011
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Friday, September 30, 2011
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Coronado Ferry Landing
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Coronado Ferry Landing
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
3:40 - 4:00 PM
Trolley Square Amphitheater
9828 Mission Gorge Road Santee, CA
Appearance at "For The Love Of Mic" Music Festival (Event runs 10am - 6pm)
Click here to view or print flyer
Sunday, July 10, 2011
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Coronado Ferry Landingt
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, June 18, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Music Theory & How to read music" - $15
Saturday, June 4, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Harmony Singing: Learn how to harmonize" - $15
Friday, June 3, 2011
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, May 28, 2011
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mission Gorge Cafe
6171 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert featuring the songs from my new "For The Faithful" CD
Saturday, May 14, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Take your band's stage presence up a level" - $40
Saturday, April 23, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Buying just the right equipment you will need" - $10
Friday, April 22, 2011
7:00 PM
Shadow Mountain Ministry Arts Center
Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA
Concert for "Celebrate Recovery" program with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - Cancelled
10:00 AM
Trellis Community Church
27919 Jefferson Ave. Suite 107 Temecula, CA.
Special morning concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, April 16, 2011 - CANCELLED
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Using the whole neck of yor guitar: Movable scales and chords" - $20
Friday, April 1, 2011 - CANCELLED
(Changed to Saturday, but I had other committments for Saturday)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mission Gorge Cafe
6171 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Strumming & Accompaniment" - $20
Click here to view or print flyer
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, March 19, 2011 - CANCELLED
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, March 12, 2011
3 - 5 PM
Valley Music
1611 N Magnolia Ave # 310, El Cajon, CA
Guitar Workshop - "Improvisation" - $20
Saturday, March 5, 2011
9:30 PM
Bella Roma Restaurant
6830 La Jolla Blvd # 103, La Jolla, CA
"Super Jam" hosted by Scott West
Friday, March 4, 2011
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mission Gorge Cafe
6171 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Saturday, February 26, 2011
6:00 PM
Frubble
9628 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, February 18, 2011 - CANCELLED
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
Friday, February 4, 2011
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, January 15, 20110
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, January 14, 2011
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Friday, December 10, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
1:30 PM
Sonrise Church
8805 Magnolia Ave Santee, CA
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, November 12, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
6:00 PM
Christ Assembly Church
1401 Roosevelt Ave. National City, CA. 91950
Special evening concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, October 8, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Playing some European Oktoberfest music as well as the usual folk and jazz!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Friday, August 13, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Saturday, July 31, 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Valley Music
1611 North Magnolia #310 El Cajon, CA
(Corner of Bradley & Magnolia)
(Open Mic - All welcome! I'll be doing a short guest spot, then perhaps jamming a little.)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, July 16, 2010
7:00 PM
Shadow Mountain Ministry Arts Center
Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA
Concert for "Celebrate Recovery" program with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, July 9, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music, Jazz and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Christ Assembly Church, Happy Trails Ranch
2012A Sunset Ave, San Diego, CA
Western Church BBQ (10AM-6PM) & Afternoon Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
6:00 PM
La Presa Community Church
9095 Jamacha Rd. Spring Valley, CA. 91977
Special evening concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
6:00 PM
Frubble
9628 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, June 11, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday (except January 2010). Mark your calendars!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
6:00 PM
Pathways Community Church
9626 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Special concert and CD release party with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group) and a second group (TBA)
Bring $5 to $10 of non-perishable food products or make a cash donation
to the church food bank and receive Rightside's new CD.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, May 14, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday (except January 2010). Mark your calendars!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
10:00 AM
Trellis Community Church
27919 Jefferson Ave. Suite 107 Temecula, CA.
Special morning concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, April 9, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday (except January 2010). Mark your calendars!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Private party for "Sons of Norway"
San Carlos
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Friday, March 12, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday (except January 2010). Mark your calendars!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
6:00 PM
Frubble
9628 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, February 12, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be playing my Folk music and originals at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday (except January 2010). Mark your calendars!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
6:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
320 Date Street San Diego, CA
Ladle Fellowship concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Note: Due to a scheduling conflict and a touch of the flu, I will NOT be appearing at Friendly Grounds Coffee in Santee on Friday, January 8, 2010. My "every second Friday" appearances will resume on February 12.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
6:30 PM
Pathways Community Church
9626 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Christmas Concert & Live Nativity with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, December 18, 2009
6:30 PM
Pathways Community Church
9626 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, CA
Christmas Concert & Live Nativity with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
6:00 PM
La Presa Community Church
9095 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley, CA
Christmas Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
10:30 AM
Narratives Church
450 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 224 El Cajon, CA
Christmas Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Friday, December 11, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
6:00 PM
Harvest Time Assembly of God
208 W. Lexington Ave. El Cajon, CA
Christmas Concert with "Rightside" (Contemporary Gospel Group)
Saturday, November 28, 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Valley Music
1611 North Magnolia #310 El Cajon, CA
(Corner of Bradley & Magnolia)
(Open Mic - All welcome!)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 4th Ave San Diego, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Friday, October 9, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Remember, I will be at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Friday, September 18, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Click here to view or print flyer
Beginning October, I will be at Friendly Grounds every 2nd Friday. Mark your calendars!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Victoria Special Care
654 South Anza St. El Cajon, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Friday, August 14, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
Bring the whole family!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
Fuddruckers
5500 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa, CA
(San Diego Bluegrass Society Showcase - Open to the public!)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sometime between 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
(Open Mic Night) with Diane Mensch
Thursday, June 11, 2009
8:55 PM - 9:15 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
(Open Mic Night) with Diane Mensch
Sunday, May 31, 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Annual Del Stewart Musicians Barbeque & Jam
Alpine, CA
(By invitation only - contact me if you want an invitation)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Fuddruckers
5500 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa, CA
(San Diego Bluegrass Society Meeting and Showcase - Open to the public!)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Friendly Grounds Coffee House
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee, CA
(Open Mic Night)
Friday, May 1, 2009
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Bella Roma Italian Restaraunt
6830 La Jolla Blvd # 103 La Jolla, CA
(Open Mic Night)
Winter 2008 Update:
Although I haven't completely rebuilt my house yet, I was able to replace some of the equipment I need to work as a musician. Since all my backing tracks for my shows were lost, I won't be able to do the same acts I had done previously, so I am working with other bands as a guitarist and vocalist. I hope some of you who attended my shows in the past will be able to come and see me again. Thanks for all your continued support, and a special thanks to all of you who made donations to replace my belongings.
Monday, December 22, 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 4th Ave San Diego, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Friday, December 19, 2008
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego Rescue Mision
120 Elm St. San Diego, CA
(Evening worship service)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
"Christmas in the Village"
La Mesa Blvd. Downtown La Mesa, CA
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Springs of El Cajon
444 Prescott Avenue El Cajon, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Monday, November 24, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 4th Ave San Diego, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Orchard
4040 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
San Diego Rescue Mision
120 Elm St. San Diego, CA
(Evening worship service)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Stone Ridge Community Building
Warner Springs, CA
Private Retirement Party
Sunday, October 19, 2008
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kearny Mesa Convalescent
7675 Family Circle San Diego, CA
(With the "Code of the West" band)
Friday, October 17, 2008
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
2:00 PM - Dusk
Private Party & Band Jam
Alpine Community Park Alpine, CA
(With the Grand River Band)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3520 4th Ave San Diego, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
Friday, August 22, 2008
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
La Mesa Senior Adult Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Pauls’s Villa
2340 4th Ave. San Diego, CA
(With the Paragons Jazz Band)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Victoria Special Care
654 South Anza St. El Cajon, CA
(With the Memory Lane Combo)
On October 21, 2007, Southern California was hit with one of the worst firestorms in history. Thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed, and unfortunately, my house and the adjacent Audio Barn recording studio were among those that were destroyed. Because I lost all of my musical equipment, I did not perform for many months after the fire while I was replacing some of my instruments. My backing tracks for my solo act had taken over ten years to record, so it is not likely that I will ever perform any the the shows I have been doing from 2004 to 2007. Instead, I am performing solo folk music or else I will be working with other bands and musicians. I hope to see you soon!
Friday, June 29, 2007
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2007
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday, July 28, 2007
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
De Oro Mine Company
9924 Campo Road
Spring Valley (Casa de Oro), CA
(619) 464-3351
This is my new "neighborhood bar." I discovered that this is a fun place to hang out after work or on weekends. Nice staff, nice patrons, lots of desire to relax and have fun. I've been working here since January, and each time has been a fun show. I've been working in some classic `60's rock and soul songs that you jost don't get a chance to hear anywhere else. I think you'll like the new songs. I also will be playing a few new songs I've written recently. Please try to come - It will be fun. Bring some friends to keep you company.
This is a cocktail lounge with full bar, stage and dance floor, but no food served. If you get hungry, there is a taco shop next door. If you like draft beer, one of the best drink deals are the pitchers of beer.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Private Birthday Party - By Invitation Only
La Mesa Community Center
La Mesa, CA
Friday & Saturday, January 26 &27, 2007
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Appearing with Potrero's Classic Rock band "FLASHBACK"
De Oro Mine Company
9924 Campo Road
Spring Valley (Casa de Oro), CA
(619) 464-3351
I had an opportunity to play with "Flashback" on New Year's Eve out at the Potrero Cafe. Unfortunately, I was not feeling well at the time and could only play for about an hour. In the meantime, the band has asked me to play a few more gigs with them, so come out this weekend and join in on the fun.
The band, an Anglo-Mexican hybrid, plays a nice mix of classic rock (`50'-`60's and `70's), Latin ballads, Tex-Mex, Latin Rock, Surf, and some of the best blues jams this side of Austin. Think of it as a cross between Clapton and Santana, and you can see why I have so much fun playing lead guitar with these guys!
Friday, December 1, 2006
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Retirement Party for J. Otis Williams
West City Center Employee and KSDS Jazz-88 DJ
West City Continuing Education Center Auditorium
3249 Fordham Street
San Diego, CA 92110
If you know Otis, or listen to his show on KSDS Jazz-88 radio, you will definately want to be here to wish him well as he retires from his "day job" in order to devote more time to his radio career. Otis is a living, breathing "encyclopedia" of jazz. Being a musician himself (congas), he has developed an ear for tasteful music, and likes to feature such selections on his radio show. His own record and CD collection is extensive, and his knowledge of jazz is apparent. Otis has often been invited to speak to community groups and organizations about the history of jazz music or the development of a style of jazz. Come down and let Otis know how much you enjoy his radio show!.
This is a surprise party, so if you need any information, contact me directly via email at tom@tomsmerk.com before Thursday evening.
Every Sunday in September (2006)
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Stefanos Italian Restaurant
14019 Highway 94
Jamul, CA 91935-3205
"La Portata Sunday Brunch"
including "All you can drink" champagne or mimosas
We had the first Sunday brunch last week on the 10th, and everyone had a great time! Bring an appetite, because the food keeps coming! Last week, we started with jumbo shrimp cocktail (yummy!), then we had some delicious biscuits & gravy. Then a huge plate arrived full of eggs, bacon, sausage and a nice breakfast steak, cooked just right. Next course was a pasta salad (the best pasta salad I'd ever eaten - make sure you save room for it) accompanied by a plate of sliced tomatoes with cottage cheese. And if you still have room, look for a nice fruit cup to finish off this huge meal. All this for only $18.95, and of course you can take home any leftovers. Or if you don't feel like eating, join us for a coffee, tea, beer or wine (a full bar should be coming in the future). Reservations are recommended. Phone (619)741-8095 for reservations, or click here to visit Stefanos website.
This is my favorite Italian restaurant - the food is very tasty and the recipes are unique. Stefanos is promoting a summer music series and will have entertainment on their 10,000 square foot outdoor patio "under the stars" every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in addition to the Sunday brunch.
I will be playing a variety of music for both listening and dancing. If you want the fun to continue, the duo "Caribbean Cowboys" will be playing Sunday evenings from 5:30-8:30.
Directions from San Diego:
- Highway 94 to Rancho San Diego, turn right (by Hooley's Restaurant and Target store) to stay on Highway 94 East
- First town on 94E is Steele Canyon - you'll see the new high school - keep going
- Continue through the traffic signal at 7-11 store, but only when light is green!
- When you enter Jamul, look for Simpson's Nursery at the stop light in the center of town
- Follow the curve in the highway around the nursery - slow down when the road gets straight again
- Stefanos is on the right just past Simpson's Nursery - parking in the rear
Here's some photos from a previous gig at Stefanos!
Other recent shows (references available):
- Frubble, Santee, CA (with "Rightside")
- Trellis Community Church, Temecula, CA (with "Rightside")
- First Presbyterian Church, San Diego, CA (with "Rightside")
- Pathways Community Church, Santee, CA (with "Rightside")
- La Presa Community Church, Spring Valley, CA (with "Rightside")
- Narratives Church, El Cajon, CA (with "Rightside")
- Harvest Time Assembly of God, El Cajon, CA (with "Rightside")
- San Diego Rescue Mission, San Diego, CA
- Friendly Grounds Coffee, Santee, CA
- Valley Music, El Cajon, CA
- Fuddrucker's, La Mesa, CA
- Stone Ridge Community Building, Warner Springs, CA
- Kearny Mesa Convalescent, San Diego, CA (with "Missing Oldies Band")
- Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitaton, San Diego, CA (with "Memory Lane")
- St. Paul's Villa, San Diego, CA (with "Paragons")
- Victoria Special Care, El Cajon, CA (with "Memory Lane")
- The Springs of El Cajon, El Cajon, CA (with "Memory Lane")
- The Orchard Active Senor Living, San Diego, CA (with "Paragons")
- Telemagica Music and Arts Festival 2007, Jacumba, CA
- De Oro Mine Company, Spring Valley (Casa De Oro), CA
- La Mesa Senior Adult Center, La Mesa, CA (with "Paragons")
- Stefanos Italian Restaurant, Jamul, CA
- American Legion, Chula Vista
- Potrero Cunty Park, Potrero, CA
- Twin Lakes Park, Potrero, CA
- West City Continuing Education Center Auditorium, San Diego, CA
- Barrett Junction Cafe and Mercantile, Barrett Junction, CA
- Ocean Hills Country Club (with "The A Team"), Oceanside, CA
- South Bay Fish & Grill, Chula Vista, CA
- Santee Elks, Lakeside, CA
- Caffe Salotto, Chula Vista (Eastlake), CA
- Grossmont College OPT Program, El Cajon, CA
- Jamul Kiwanas Independance Day Picnic, Jamul, CA
- Dulzura Annual Deep-Pit Barbeque (with "Phase 4"), Dulzura, CA
- Ramona VFW (with "Gold Dust"), Ramona, CA
- Thousand Trails - Pio Pico (with "Prime Time"), Jamul, CA
- Officer's Club, NTC (with J. Otis Williams), San Diego, CA
By the way, I'm currently looking for more places in San Diego county where I could perform as a "single" (solo entertainer) on other nights. My current stage act is traditional American Folk music and originals, vocal with acoustic guitar accompaniment. I am also available to "fill in" with a band playing `60's "Oldies" rock, swing, and C&W.
If you know of a place that features this music (or would like to), please have them check out one of my performances, or email me tom@tomsmerk.com for more information. Thanks!
If you are interested in booking our professional Southern Gospel band, "Rightside," please visit the Rightside web site.
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